Galley(medium_galley)Medium GalleyGalleys are propelled by both oars and sails, with cannons on firing platforms above the rowers’ heads.

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Admiral's Flagship, 3rd Rate(3rd_rate_admiral)AdmiralThe third rate is a compromise between firepower and handling. A stable gun platform, it also makes a good flagship.

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Admiral's Flagship, 1st Rate(1st_rate_admiral)AdmiralThe first rate is the largest type of “ship of the line of battle”, intended to be the command ships at the centre of any fleet.

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Dhow (Trade Ship)(dhow)DhowA dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel, rigged with a lateen sail. Although an ancient design, it is an efficient and handy craft, particularly for coastal work – and pirates!

15

Bomb Ketch(bomb_ketch)Bomb KetchThe “bomb” is a floating weapons platform, usually adapted from a small, two-masted ketch. The whole ship is constructed around a single large-calibre mortar.